Supporting KEXP does have its perks. Donors who contributed $500 or more during the KEXP pledge drive are awarded membership to KEXP’s VIP Club concert series, allowing them access to exclusive, intimate performances throughout the year. In the past, such artists have included The Lumineers, Interpol, Sufjan Stevens, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Neko Case, Okkervil River andRead more…

The great shows continue this week. On Tuesday night, we enjoy the first of two nights with Aaron Neville at Benaroya Hall. At Showbox at the Market, the Eels are playing with Nicole Atkins, and there’s also Habib Koite and Eric Bibb at Triple Door. Don’t forget Linda’s 19th Anniversary Party with Grave Babies Listening Party and HardlyRead more…

237 years ago, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution that adopted the flag of the United States on June 14. Today, we celebrate the Stars and Stripes with a video playlist all about flags. From flags Black to Wild, here are some songs we’ve flagged as part of a Flag Day soundtrack for ourRead more…

Call it musical gumbo. On each of their albums, Galactic‘s dizzying blend of funk, jazz, rock, zydeco, R&B, and hip hop flavored with an array of Latin and African styles simmers to a boil and encapsulates the true spirit of New Orleans. And just as cultures intermingle in their sound, so do tradition and innovation,Read more…

With everyone finally back from SXSW in Austin, the local concert calendar also picks up significantly this week. Starting on Monday, The Magnetic Fields begin the first of two night at the Neptune Theatre, followed on Tuesday night with the Drive By Truckers at the Showbox, and local legends Mudhoney bring the noise to theRead more…

Happy Presidents Day week, everybody. A commanding list of new releases awaits you in stores today. Among them is the latest by our recent guest and longtime friend of KEXP, Damien Jurado, whose Maraqopa would be good enough to get him elected President of Seattle if there were such a thing. Our Music Director, DonRead more…

It’s youth versus old age in this week’s roundup of new releases. Seattle’s Fleet Foxes have reason to celebrate as they embark on a tour starting with two sold out shows at the Moore Theater in their hometown (last night’s show was magnificent!) and a brand new, critically applauded sophomore release. Helplessness Blues is richRead more…

Wednesday, March 23 GOLD PANDA with Dam Mantle, IG88 @ The Nectar Lounge British producer Gold Panda was known primarily for his re-mixing skills until he released a number of his own EPs in 2009, all of which were widely acclaimed. Late last year he released his debut full-length album Lucky Shiner on Ghostly International.Read more…